They Think It Is All Over.
Sad to say it is now.
Take Care.
Aspersions.
Give and take, I hear people say today.
Some give far less and take more away.
Some take far less and give a lot more.
Which is best I can never really be sure.
If i took out far more and gave back less.
Should that make me a different person.
Would your instinct be I am just selfish.
Which could be another false assertion.
If I gave away more and took a little less.
Will that make me a much better person.
Would you just think I’m kindly generous.
This could also be an incorrect assertion.
What about if I only took what I needed.
Then gave away only what I could afford.
Will that not make me an authentic person.
That could also be an incorrect assertion.
You should not expect me to be anything.
Leaving me to be a natural human being.
This would make me just a normal person.
Then that would be the correct assertion.
Tobani December 2024
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A Marxist idea that didn't quite work due to man's nature toward corruption and greed but a most interesting idea none the less. Too bad that most men's nature is not a giving one. A fun read my friend
Thank you, have Fun
You are most welcome Tobani
That’s the way of things in human relations, quite a range of calibrations and it’s ever changing. 🙏🏻🕊️
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Most welcome. You too!
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Anyone with or without a conscience would enjoy this. 🌹 🤣 Those who have one will be frowning those without will be proud. lol most enjoyed 🌹
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I like the fact you admit to just playing around .. however you have played an absolute blinder here my friend .. I'm so glad I felt inclined to check in .. Neville
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I'd like to live peacefully with little, although there are people who want more and more, and that's fine with them. Dignity is the driving force. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
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Tobani, this is a measured weighing of scales, my dear firend…turning over every angle until you land on the simple truth of just being. The steady rhyme makes the reasoning all the more grounded. Nicely done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛ A fave!
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You're welcome. You too!
Thank you
Not exactly symantics, yet bordering on the same, this is a fun philosophical discussion indeed. Aspersions, eh? "Judge not and ye shall not be judged--" seems apropos. Since I cannot justify myself, guess I prefer to avoid the discussion altogether. Charming and beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a haunting poignancy indeed. Thank you very much for sharing.
Thank you, I love your response, enjoy the rest of your day
You likewise!!!
Normality is the way to lead our lives Tobani.
Andy
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Hello, Tobani,
A little bit of everything and not too much of anything, the perfect balance but how to maintain this balance perfectly expressed in this very fine poem of yours. A conundrum indeed.
Fond regards,
Tony.
Thank you for your kind feedback, hope you have a wonderful weekend
agree completely with your views - be as you are. if you are generous people tend to keep taking advantage of you; and if you look after yourself you are selfish...cant please everyone and anyone so just look after yourself and be an authentic 'you'
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